91 points James Suckling: "Lots of fresh sliced peaches and cream and hints of lemons. Crushed stones, too. Full-to medium-bodied, layered and soft with freshness and brightness. Pretty phenolic texture. Mouthwatering. Drink now." (06/2019) K&L Notes: From the winery: "The 2018 Olema Rose continued in the tradition of the previous vintages. Made in the Côtes de Provence in the village of Vidauban in a true Provence Rosé style, this wine is crisp, dry and has the perfect balance of color, body and bouquet. Soaring aromatics of watermelon, strawberry, r...Read More »

90 points Decanter: "Attractive and vibrant nose of spice and ripe red fruits. The palate is a facsimile of the nose. A very well made wine with a lasting mineral finish. (Silver Medal, 2019 DWWA)" (05/2019) K&L Notes: Situated to the east of the walled city of Carcassonne and in the shadow of the Montagne Noire (Black Mountains) lies Minervois. The village of Laure-Minervois is home to Château Saint Jacques d'Albas, a 90-hectare hillside estate. Some 26 hectares of the estate are planted to vines, with the rest composed of forests and creeks acting as...Read More »

90 points Wine Spectator: "Sleek and delicately spirited, with floral watermelon and peach flabors that dance on a long finish. Drink now. (Score is for 2018 Vaughn Duffy Mendocino Rosé of Carignane - the same wine as in our Kalinda bottling!)" (05/2018) K&L Notes: The Kalinda label is an ongoing effort here at K&L to bring in great wines at below market prices. This wine was made for us by the husband and wife team at Vaughn Duffy winery in Sonoma. Sourced from an 80-year-old Carignane vineyard just outside of Ukiah, this crisp, dry, mineral-driven st...Read More »

90-91 points James Suckling: "A dry, savory style that has light dried-flower and berry aromas. The palate is dry and textural with good energy and punchy, smooth drive. Grown-up wine." (10/2018) K&L Notes: Coming from a single block of the Muirkirk vineyard, the grapes are picked specifically to make rosé. One hundred percent Pinot Noir grapes spending 2-3 hours on the skins before being drained off, creates a wine of refreshing acidity and a lovely smooth texture. Nothing tutti frutti here.

92 points Wine & Spirits: " A blend of equal parts cinsault and grenache from an estate halfway between Toulon and St-Tropez, this is saline and spritzy at first, needing a little air to coax out the red fruit. Even then it’s taut and nervy, its red-blushed peach flavors kept firm by zesty lemony acidity. For grilled fish. (TT)" (08/2019) Wine Enthusiast: "An easy blend of Grenache and Cinsault, this is a deliciously fruity wine. Bright red-currant flavors dominate, boosted by the tangy texture at the end. (RV)" (06/2019) Robert Parker's Wine Advoca...Read More »

90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Almost more white or straw colored than rosé, the 2018 Cotes de Provence Rose Chateau de Selle is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Crushed stone accents peach, melon and lime on the nose, while the palate is light to medium-bodied, silky and long, finishing with a tactile—almost chalky—sensation. Expect it to drink well through the end of 2020. (JC)" (04/2019)

90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Bottled just a few weeks before my visit, Miraval's 2018 Cotes de Provence Rose was in fine form. A blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 10% Syrah and 10% Rolle, it boasts floral and melon aromas, while on the palate, it's medium-bodied, plump and fleshy, with a zesty, tangerine-tinged finish. (JC)" (04/2019) K&L Notes: A pleasant little Côtes de Provence Rosé from a property that's played host to St. Thomas Aquinas in 1252, was the residence of the Prince of Naples in the 1400s, and appeared in the Register of...Read More »

91 points Wine Enthusiast: "This rich, spicy and peppery wine has attractive acidity and ripe layers of red-berry flavors. Its fruitiness is just one aspect of this complex, intense wine, full of acidity and freshness as well as structure. Drink from late 2019. (RV)" (06/2019) K&L Notes: Rimauresq is named for the river Real Mauresque that traverses the domaine. This 60 hectare property was reestablished in 1882 after the phylloxera epidemic devastated the region. Domaine de Rimauresq was also one of the original fourteen Cru Classé producers that re...Read More »

92 points Vinous: "Limpid pink. Fresh red berries, candied rose and a building mineral element on the incisive nose. Silky and expansive on the palate, offering juicy, densely packed raspberry and cherry flavors that slowly turn sweeter on the back half. The floral note comes back strong on an impressively long, focused finish that shows no rough edges. (JR)" (08/2019) K&L Notes: Winemaker Notes: "Classically chic, Lucy is a sophisticated rosé that you can take just about anywhere. Easy on the wallet, ripe with pinot noir character, and refreshingly ve...Read More »

90 points Wine Enthusiast: "A deeper pink signals promising flavors on this vivid rosé wine. There is still a smoky hint of reduction on the nose but the palate has a real backbone of freshness and a phenolic edge that gives more expression to zesty lemon and tender red currant. This is a structured but light rosé that is made for the table. (AK)" (07/2018) Wine & Spirits: "Here’s a bold rosé blended from near equal parts of three red grape:s St. Laurent, zweigelt and blaufränkisch. It’s a big wine, a little spicy with alcohol; give it a chill to tame ...Read More »

92 points Wine Enthusiast: "This wine is consistently at the top of the class. Pale copper in color with a slight peach tinge, the aromas show appealing notes of wet stone and mountain strawberry along with a kiss of herb. The flavors are bright and vivid, while remaining light on their feet. There's a complexity seldom seen in this category. A long, citrus-filled finish caps it off. It's a big-time winner, bringing a sense of seriousness and irreverence at the same time. (SS)" (10/2018) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Armada Vineyard is ...Read More »

90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The terrific (and fairly priced) 2018 Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rose stood out among the 139 rosés I tasted blind during my late February trip to Provence. It combines hints of cantaloup with cassis in a medium-bodied, silky-textured wine that shows just a hint of leafiness on the finish. The blend is 40% Grenache, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, and 5% Rolle. (JC)" (04/2019) K&L Notes: Sustainably grown, certified Qualisud. Bargemone is among the foremost estates of the Coteaux d’Aix, a small ...Read More »

93 points Wine & Spirits: "De Selle was Marcel Ott’s first estate, an imposingly rocky slope of gypsum, red clay, dolomite, gravel and sandstone in Taradeau that he purchased in 1912. The rosé it produced in 2018—a blend of grenache with cinsault, syrah and mourvèdre—is more open than the Clos Mireille: De Selle is immediately inviting in its fresh, floral scents of melon and rosemary. The urge to drink it becomes only more immediate when the tangy wine hits the palate, delivering seashell minerality like a jolt of electricity. Bright and energetic, it w...Read More »

91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Very pale pink color reminded me of Krug rosé. Aromas of strawberry, watermelon and minerals. Supple and fat on entry but with a lovely spine of acidity cutting through the wine’s creamy texture and giving grip to the finish. Boasts lovely mineral density and finishes salty and persistent. Serve this with a charcuterie plate or with olives. Winemaker Baron did a bit more maceration in 2012 before pressing. (ST)" (12/2014) 91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Made from grapes picked early specifically for ro...Read More »

91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Baron’s 2010 Grenache Rose Edith comes from a few rows in the Armada vineyard that are left un-thinned precisely to permit such a wine. Halfway between classic partridge eye and salmon in color – after having received only a few hours of fermentative skin contact and then been pressed-off with a stainless steel basket – this combines a caressing, subtly creamy texture with delicacy, levity (at a mere 12.7% alcohol) and refreshment. Suggestions of strawberry (fraise du bois) garlanded in buddleia and high-toned gr...Read More »

92 points Wine & Spirits: "This is the second vintage of this rosé from Soalheiro, a new wine Luís Cerdeira makes by blending alvarinho with 30 percent pinot noir. It’s pale pink, with a lot of spritz, but once the CO2 dissipates, the wine is all fresh strawberries, deeper notes of sour cherries and red-apple skin, resolving to the creamy pear-like flavor of alvarinho in the end. It’s bright, delicious and heady, set for pork rillettes." (08/2019)

92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "One of the top Rosés coming out of the United States today is unquestionably the Grenache Rosé Edith from Cayuse. The 2015 Grenache Rosé Edith comes all from the Armada vineyard and is whole cluster pressed (no saignée), fermented in concrete egg and aged in both concrete and stainless steel. It’s almost white in color, but don’t let that fool you, as it has beautiful intensity and length in its salty minerality, white grapefruit and citrus aromas and flavors. Clean, crisp and beautiful on the palate, without bei...Read More »

92 points Decanter: "Layers of dried Hibiscus and watermelon rind dominate the nose here. The first sip is feminine and captivating with gentle bubbles, candied raspberries and limestone undertones. A wonderful brunch wine, great with fried chicken or eggs Benedict. Under the Lorenza brand, mother-and-daughter team Melinda and Michelle have created a rosé offering consistency and value. Lorenza Spritz Cans deliver a playful and elegant experience, with low alcohol and sassy personality. (ED)" (12/2018)

92 points James Suckling: "This is the real McCoy for this price point. The freshness here is undeniable, as it exudes citrus, rose petals, nectarines, sliced dill and coriander and the signature strawberries and cream. Flavorful and intense on the medium- to full-bodied palate yet so very restrained and elegant. Super-value wine as always." (05/2019)

92 points Vinous: "Pale orange. Intense red berry and citrus fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of fresh flowers and pungent herbs, and a smoky mineral flourish adds vibrant lift. Taut and lively in the mouth, offering refreshingly bitter red currant and blood orange flavors that steadily deepen and become sweeter on the back half. Shows superb energy and sharp delineation on the finish, which emphatically echoes the floral and mineral notes. (JR)" (08/2019) K&L Notes: Call it a real rosé, call it a trend--any way you cut it, the "purpose-bui...Read More »

91 points Connoisseurs Guide: "Year in and year out claiming a place at the head of the class, the Blackbird Arriviste does just that once again and is a surprisingly layered, seriously good Rosé that is as well-balanced as it is deep in red currant fruit. It is full and supple in feel with enlivening, seamlessly joined acidity keeping it in exceptionally fine balance, and, at every turn, it displays uncommon sophistication while constantly showing a marvelous sense of succulence. As delicious as it is on its own, it will make a lovely partner to a wide ...Read More »

90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Almost more white or straw colored than rosé, the 2018 Cotes de Provence Rose Chateau de Selle is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Crushed stone accents peach, melon and lime on the nose, while the palate is light to medium-bodied, silky and long, finishing with a tactile—almost chalky—sensation. Expect it to drink well through the end of 2020. (JC)" (04/2019)

90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2018 Rosé of Mourvèdre is pale cherry-pink with fresh aromas of raspberry leaves, ripe strawberries and baker's yeast with touches of melon, stone and peach. Light to medium-bodied, it offers very pretty, fresh fruits in the mouth with juicy acidity and a long finish. Yum! (EB)" (09/2019) K&L Notes: Winery notes: We look to the regions of Bandol and Provence for the inspiration behind this Rosé. It is a combination of 95% Mourvédre and 5% Grenache sourced from the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA. The grap...Read More »

92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Herb Quady's deft touch with rosé is exquisitely expressed among his three distinct 2018s. This bottling blends 56% Grenache, 39% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, all specifically planted and picked to be made as rosé. Juicy, crisp and complex, this is a sappy mix of apple, peach and apricot, dusted with cinnamon."

2009 Lopez de Heredia "Viña Tondonia" Gran Reserva Rosado Rioja
Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2009 Lopez de Heredia "Viña Tondonia" Gran Reserva Rosado Rioja (93RP). Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The unique and personal 2009 Viña Tondonia Rosado Gran Reserva is a little darker than the 2008 I tasted next to it. It also feels a little riper and nuttier, with some traces of ripe apricots and flowers. It's also fuller and not as sharp as the 2008 and has a dry, chalky/stony palate. These are unique wines that develop in bottle for a long time. (LG) 93+" (06/2019)